Short Time

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, Carolyn, and son, Dougie, to collect any insurance money, he must be killed in the line of duty. He then becomes the most reckless man on the police force, volunteering for dangerous assignments over the objections of his by-the-book partner.

1990

Action·Comedy·Crime

1h 37min

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Top Billed Cast

Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson
Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills
Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson
Barry Corbin
Captain
Joe Pantoliano
Scalese
Xander Berkeley
Stark
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson
Tony Pantages
Vito
Sam Malkin
Hostage Man
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz
Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie
Betty Phillips
Clerk
Jack Ammon
Elderly Man
Enid Saunders
Elderly Woman

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